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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.14, 1,148.91 and 375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.14, 1,148.91 and 375.92 is: 563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.14 : 1,148.91 = 375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.14/1,148.91 = 375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.14x = 1,148.91 × 375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.14x = 431,895.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,895.40/767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.00

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